Mint Lassi

Prep Time 5 mins
Prep Notes  
Cooking Time 0 mins
Serves 2 people

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Dash of black pepper
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. In a skillet, dry roast cumin and black pepper
  2. Stir frequently, until the aroma is released
  3. Combine cumin and pepper, along with all the other ingredients, into a blender
  4. Mix at high speed until mint leaves are well blended
  5. Serve

Notes

This is a drink used in Indian culture to aid in digestion. Traditionally they use black salt which can be found in Indian food markets.

For a different taste ground cardamom or ground fennel in place of the cumin. Try different types of yogurt: cow, sheep, goat or soy.